Georgia weather in January
Planning a journey to Georgia this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Georgia in January?
Georgia has a wide variety of climate types. During January, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. January is a winter month.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Mestia at -7°C to cold in Grigoleti at 11°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Grigoleti and -16°C in Mestia. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Udabno with an average of 23 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Sarpi with 201 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Tbilisi City, marking it as the year's driest month. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 99 hours of sunlight in Tbilisi City. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Georgia in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Georgia climate page.
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Average weather in Tbilisi City
In January Tbilisi City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Batumi
In January Batumi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Kutaisi
In January Kutaisi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Bakuriani
In January Bakuriani generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Gudauri
In January Gudauri generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Georgia?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Georgia due to the typically poor weather in Tbilisi City.
On average, the best time to visit Georgia is in June, July and September with generally perfect weather in Tbilisi City. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
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